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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3N1BC13E98L453063 · Checked Nov 7, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 22

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3N1BC13E98L•••••• 2008 Nissan VERSA

This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2008 Nissan VERSA build (22 vs 9).

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327on the model
35builds in total
1involved a fire
2injuries
Most reported Air Bags 10 Suspension 5 Engine And Engine Cooling 2 Steering 2

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Suspension fire Oct 2013
The contact owns a 2008 nissan versa. The contact stated there was an abnormal noise from the passenger's side of the vehicle in addition to a burning odor. Also, the front passenger's side of the vehicle fell to the ground and the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.…
Air Bags Sep 2019
Air bag light flashing / air bags recall has been fixed
Power Train Jun 2013
I had trouble shifting car into park. Dash indicator said it was in park . Then I could not remove the ignition key. I then wiggled the key it came out. As I was getting out of the car it started to roll down hill. Brought to my local service station and they had found the…
Tires Mar 2011
Tire pressure light comes on intermittently when driving on the highway at 60 mph or above. Tire pressure has been checked and is always correct at 32 PSI. Happens constantly. Took car to dealer, they can find no error codes in computer. They reset it manually, took a rode trip…
Electrical System Feb 2011
Low pressure tire light goes on intermittently when doing highway driving and tire pressure is fine. Does not happen when driving around town, only on highway. Light will either blink or stay on until I slow down or get off highway. Took car to dealer, they cannot find a problem…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3N1BC13E98L453063 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.